Bhubaneswar: The first low pressure area (LoPAR) of the 2026 southwest monsoon season has triggered widespread rainfall across Odisha, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a Red Warning for Koraput district and Malkangiri district, where extremely heavy rainfall is expected over the next two days. According to the IMD, the weather system remains active…
Bhubaneswar: National Institute of Technology Rourkela researchers have developed an innovative smart wound dressing that aims to reduce infection, minimize pain during dressing changes, and accelerate the healing process. The advanced dressing combines chitosan-coated gauze with a nanofibrous layer infused with curcumin, the natural bioactive compound found in turmeric known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory…
Bhubaneswar: Residents across Bhubaneswar have begun noticing a new addition along several city roads—pole-mounted dust and smoke collector machines installed by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) as part of its efforts to combat air pollution and improve urban environmental quality. The innovative devices have been deployed to capture dust and smoke particles generated primarily by…
Bhubaneswar: ETEDUCATION, the education platform of The Economic Times, launched the **ETEducation Outlook 2026** at its Annual Education Summit at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Backed by over 100 authenticated sources, a national survey of more than 200 senior education practitioners across 15 cities, and original contributions from 11 of India’s foremost education leaders, the Outlook examines…
Bhubaneswar: West Bengal is set to add a striking new landmark to its skyline with the installation of a 60-foot-tall statue of Maa Durga along the Hooghly riverfront at Ramkrishnapur Ghat in Howrah. The project forms part of an ambitious riverfront redevelopment initiative aimed at enhancing tourism, beautifying public spaces and celebrating the state’s rich…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the most affordable states in India for hospital treatment, with patients incurring significantly lower out-of-pocket medical expenses compared to the national average, according to findings from the latest National Sample Survey (NSS). The survey, conducted under the 80th round of the National Sample Survey, covered 5,288 households across…
Bhubaneswar: A few weeks of monsoon rain can transform Odisha’s landscape, turning parched fields green and replenishing reservoirs across the state. But an important question is beginning to emerge: what happens when rivers, ponds and groundwater reserves start disappearing even before the monsoon arrives? While Odisha has recently received relief from intense summer heat, concerns…
Bhubaneswar: The third edition of the Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) is set to be held from June 25 to 28 at Jayadev Bhawan, bringing together a diverse selection of acclaimed films from various Indian languages as well as international cinema. The festival aims to celebrate the art of filmmaking, promote cultural exchange and provide a…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move set to redefine creative education in India, Hamstech College of Creative Education has partnered with SR University to establish the SRU School of Design powered by Hamstech. The collaboration brings together Hamstech’s three decades of expertise in design training with SR University’s 150-acre integrated campus, known for its strong academic…
Bhubaneswar: Tribal students in Odisha are set to gain greater exposure to cutting-edge science and technology following the inauguration of advanced Space Labs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across the country. President Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurated Space Labs in 75 EMRSs nationwide, including 13 schools in Odisha, as part of an initiative aimed at…